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  1. Maybe A Dancer

    Fascinating - a tool to breathe underwater while un-fouling a prop or anchor

    On two occasions I've had to "swim the boat" to handle (1) a crabpot line and (2) a dinghy line. This device would have made those chores far easier, quicker and with less strain: https://oxsea.com/?fbclid=IwAR1p-AVb5KxLmBzE9DOAlXd1ZkDUNLFyzs9axAYhktB7AE0pNXMtJb21xkw Thoughts? BEST ! RWS
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    2 year old Icerette - Replace with WHAT ???

    I have a 2 year old Raritan Icerette in the cockpit of my 450DA, one year out of warranty. The unit has been getting warmer and warmer over the past couple of months, and stopped making ice after a few weeks on the hard for a bottom job. This unit makes, or used to, make ice fine, but it would...
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    20 HP Tohatsu vs. Yamaha vs. Suzuki in a Highfield 310 CL

    The Tohatsu is lighter and has a 5 year warranty vs the Yamaha at 3 years Tohatsu seems to be higher regarded than the Yamaha. All three EFI, electric plus pull start 15" shaft Comments? BEST ! RWS
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    Soda Blasting Her Bottom

    Made the decision to soda blast the bottom. Have 3 small blisters to repair as well - will use West System & Collodial Silica and fiberglass cloth (if needed) - no stranded mat and no micro-balloons. Closer inspection showed numerous chips and adhesion problems on the bottom paint. Lots of...
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    Old Boater - Switching to Statute Miles/MPH vs Knots/Nautical Miles???

    been boating over 30 years. started with paper charts, and still keep them onboard. All this time I've used KTS/NAUTICAL MILES in all calculations and record keeping. Doing a lot of cruising now, running AQUAMAPS alongside my chart plotter. When running the intracoastal waterway everything...
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    Shame on THIS Sea Ray Owner

    Hope this dude is not on CSR. One of those who gives us responsible Sea Ray Owners a really bad reputation. GOOD REASON to carry a paint ball gun onboard. DISPICABLE BEHAVIOR !!! https://www.facebook.com/reel/338200062538801 Here he is again: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1314687725885713...
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    Cabin Door Handle Upgrade

    Surely someone has done this in the past, however my search yielded nada. 3 hinged cabin doors on my 450 DA. Not only do they need attention from time to time, they're JUST PLAIN UGLY Newer Sea Rays and other brands have nicer looking, quality handles/latching mechanisms. Can anyone please...
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    Battery Charger (maybe inverter) Upgrade; Choices, Remotes, Options

    Got a nice West Marine gift certificate. Would like to upgrade the factory battery charger in my 1996 450DA Has two banks of twin group 27 series and a single 27 for the genny. I'm assuming the factory charger & wiring is for a 3 bank system. Installed 5 gp 27 wet cells 2 years ago (that was...
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    Engine Room Lighting Ideas

    Already replaced the 4 factory incandescent bulbs in the ER with super bright LED's. Recently added some LED's to brighten up the dark nether regions of the fwd & aft bilge areas and wow, what a difference down there. I had planned on adding a few more LED fixtures to the engine room but...
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    Thinking about underwater lights - AM I CRAZY ? boat is in the water all year long....

    I LOVED the Lumitech lights I had on my last boat. That boat was lift kept, behind the house. One failed after 5 years from water intrusion. My 450DA comes out of the water next month for a bottom job & etc. I WILL NOT COMPROMISE THE CORED TRANSOM - NO NON-FACTORY BELOW THE WATERLINE HOLES...
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    PUNTA GORDA BOAT PARADE

    Join us with a Joyful Noise..... www.puntagordaboatparade.com Last year's video...
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    UPDATE - MARCH 2024 - Increasing Agreed to Value on Insurance Policy

    Two weeks away from the 2 year anniversary of my current insurance policy with GEICO. I had been a Boat US/Current Underwriter client for 25+ years. (and yes, Richard Schwartz is likely turning over in his grave for what has been done to the organization he started, but so is Walt Disney....)...
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    Prop Demand Data vs. Actual Fuel Data - LONG

    Several issues here, so I'm trying to learn all I can on this topic. Running a 450DA with 3126TA Cats Installed the FLOSCAN digital tach/flowmeter system from my 10 Meter Trojan International's Yanmar diesels to the Sundancer. Calibrated and verified my fuel burn this summer on the 660 mile...
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    Helm Seat Pedestal Upgrade Time NOW!!

    So one thing leads to the other, right. Ever said this: Might as well do THIS while I'm in there doing THAT ! Just went down the rabbit hole, replacing the 28 year old cockpit upholstery is in process. The factory helm seat pedestal is sloppy, and no matter how much I clean it, our dog...
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    Cockpit Upholstery Ideas - Photos Wanted

    My canvas/upholstery guy presently has surprisingly little work in his pipeline. A good bit of the cockpit canvas on my 1996 450DA is tired. Looking for photos/suggestions/ideas/examples of what others have done to "update" the design, as I will likely take advantage of this opportunity. BEST...
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    Impeller Puller for Generator

    By accident or design - (likely accidental) the raw water pump in my Kohler 8EOZ genset in my 450DA is set up for easy access for a quick impeller replacement. While the cover is easily accessed, there's no access to pry it out. Owned this puller for years: Jabsco Compact Impeller Removal...
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    Fuel Vacuum/Pressure - Installing Floscans

    One of the conditions when I adjusting the price on my 10 meter with Yanmar diesels, was to remove the FLOSCAN system and re-install the VDO tachometers. The FLOSCAN digital tachs have been doing just great in my 450DA with 3126 engines, and I'm just now getting around to installing the 4 fuel...
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    Water Heater - Add an Anode ? ? ?

    Replaced the 27 year old factory water heater last year with (all that was available at the time) an aluminum tank. It has no provision of an anode, however I've heard that it's prudent to remove the drain valve and replace it with plumbing that would support an anode of what type I have no...
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    Love This BBQ Mount, But. . . .

    We use a Webber BABY Q and LOVE IT ! It's still mounted on a piece of starboard with a gimbal mount that fits into a rod holder, an arrangement that worked well on the previous boat. While it works on the 1996 450DA's single rod holder, it's not the best arrangement. I'd much rather have it...
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    Hurley H30 - Read all the posts TRIGGER TIME NOW

    Hello All I've read all the posts going back many years, and a lot has changed since the early days of CSR. 45' Sundancer Would like the ability to have transom access at a marina when traveling with the dink. Read about numerous bottom tube longevity issues when hauling vertical with the...
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